Privacy Policy

Introduction

The Golden Chiip respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our restaurant, dine with us, or participate in our offline poker activities.

  • Applies to all visitors, diners, and poker room guests.
  • Complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
  • Covers information collected both online and in person.

Policy Effective Date

This policy is effective as of 9 September 2026 and may be updated periodically. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Last updated: 9 September 2026. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when making a reservation, joining our poker room, or contacting us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any dietary requirements or accessibility needs you share.

  • Reservation details: name, contact information, date and time, number of guests.
  • Poker room participation: name and contact information for offline, chip-based play.
  • Feedback and enquiries: any information you include in messages to us.

No account creation or online poker is required. All poker at The Golden Chiip is offline and chip-based.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us improve our website and understand how visitors interact with our content about dining and poker.

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookies Policy).
  • Analytics data to measure website performance.
  • No financial or betting information is ever collected.

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party booking platforms or social media if you interact with us through those channels. This information is used solely to manage your reservation or respond to your enquiry.

  • Booking platforms may share your name and contact details.
  • Social media interactions may provide your public profile information.
  • We do not purchase or collect data from data brokers.

How We Use Your Information

Providing Our Services

We use your information to manage reservations, accommodate dietary needs, and ensure a pleasant dining experience. For poker room guests, we use your contact details to communicate about offline poker sessions and table availability.

  • Reservation confirmation and reminders.
  • Special requests and accessibility arrangements.
  • Poker room scheduling for in-person, chip-based play.

Improving Our Offerings

We analyse aggregated and anonymised data to understand dining trends, popular menu items, and poker room usage. This helps us enhance our menu, service, and the overall social atmosphere at The Golden Chiip.

  • Menu optimisation based on popular dishes.
  • Poker room layout and scheduling improvements.
  • Website content enhancements.

Marketing and Communications

With your consent, we may send you updates about special events, new menu items, or poker room news. You can opt out at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

  • Email newsletters with dining and poker updates.
  • No third-party marketing without explicit consent.
  • Opt-out options are always available.

Contact [email protected] to manage your preferences.

Disclosure of Your Information

Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, managing reservations, or sending communications. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us.

  • Booking platform providers.
  • Email marketing services.
  • Website analytics providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Golden Chiip, our guests, or others.

  • Compliance with Australian laws.
  • Responding to lawful requests from authorities.
  • Protecting against fraud or harm.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website if such a transfer occurs.

  • Notification of any change in ownership.
  • Your data remains protected under this policy.

Data Security and Retention

Security Measures

We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes secure storage of reservation records and limited access to personal data.

  • Encrypted data transmission for online forms.
  • Restricted access to personal information within our team.
  • Regular review of security practices.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Reservation records are typically kept for 12 months, after which they are securely deleted or anonymised.

  • Reservation data: 12 months.
  • Marketing consent: until withdrawn.
  • Legal obligations may require longer retention.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Correction

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or out-of-date. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

  • Contact via email or phone.
  • We will respond within 30 days.
  • No fee for access requests.

Opt-Out and Deletion

You may opt out of marketing communications at any time. You may also request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations. We will honour such requests where possible.

  • Unsubscribe link in emails.
  • Contact us to request deletion.
  • Some data may be retained for legal reasons.

Privacy Contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +61 5 3920 1157

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Changes to This Policy

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the effective date clearly indicated at the top.

  • Material changes will be highlighted.
  • Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance.
  • We encourage periodic review.

Effective date: 9 September 2026.

Contact Us About Privacy

Privacy Enquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this privacy policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us using the details below. We take all privacy matters seriously and will respond promptly.

Address The Golden Chiip, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia